Career Paths
Master’s Program
Our master’s program equips students with the hands-on project skills to build careers across domains including organizational management, strategic planning, policy making, urban design, environmental design, and content development. Potential career paths include:
• Private-sector firms: Planning, research and development, and system management
• Think tanks and consultancies: Analysis and research
• Entrepreneurship: Specialized services and consulting
• Public financial institutions and international cooperation organizations: Policy analysis, implementation, and operational management
• Public sector: Civil service in national and local governments
• Information technology: Innovation and engineering
• Art and design: Advertising, event design, and creation in interactive media and computer music
Doctoral Program
Graduates of our doctoral program are prepared to innovate in research, education, and specialized disciplines, stepping into roles such as:
• Policy-oriented researchers with strategic vision
• Researchers investigating organizational principles grounded in the new information paradigm
• Planners and architects designing sustainable regional frameworks and bring a global perspective to local practices
• Technology integrators connecting advanced technologies with societal needs
• Innovators developing new forms of media
• Educators cultivating future leaders with intellect and sensibility to harness information and drive innovation
International Students
International students seeking employment in Japan participate in the same recruiting process as their Japanese peers. Our alumni go on to various career in every field from finance and consulting to manufacturing at both Japanese corporations and global enterprises.
Career Services at SFC
The Career Development Programs (CDP) Office offers a wide range of resources and support as you navigate your career journey. Resources include job openings, internship opportunities, alumni insights and contacts, and reference materials, in addition to career seminars and guidance programs throughout the year.
Pathways to Licensure
Teaching Licenses
Students who enroll in the Teacher Training Course and earn the required credits may qualify for teaching licenses for junior and senior high schools. The Graduate School of Media and Governance prepares you to qualify for the following license types and subjects:
License Type | Subject |
|---|---|
Junior high school specialized teaching certificate | Social Studies |
Senior high school specialized teaching certificate | Civics, Informatics |
• You can also earn Type 1 certificates through the Faculty of Policy Management and the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, provided you meet the basic qualifications.
• All coursework, lectures, and examinations required for the licensure are conducted exclusively in Japanese.
Architectural Courses and Eligibility for First-Class Architect Licensing Examination
Students who fulfill the required number of credits in each designated course category and earn 40 to 60 total credits upon completing the program will qualify to take the first-class architect licensing examination.
If you already met the academic requirements upon completing your undergraduate degree (including universities other than Keio), your period of study in our graduate program can count as one or two years of the practical experience required for architect registration. *Please note that you cannot satisfy both the academic and practical experience requirements at the same time.
CPA Examination, National Bar Examination, and Startups
・Keio Ranked 1st among Private Japanese Universities for University-Launched Startups (2024 University Rankings, Asahi Shimbun Publications Inc.)
Regardless of your faculty, you can access the following Keio institutes that support preparation for the CPA and National Bar Examinations:
Students from any faculty or graduate school may seek support from the following Keio institutes when preparing for the CPA and National Bar Examinations: